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WATCH: Long-Term Care minister cuts news conference short responding to criticisms in commission report

WATCH: Long-Term Care minister cuts news conference short responding to criticisms in commission report

Dr. Merrilee Fullerton called out for not giving full answers to reporters
UPDATE: Newmarket pedestrian hit, driver flees following parking lot dispute

UPDATE: Newmarket pedestrian hit, driver flees following parking lot dispute

York Regional Police is seeking witnesses and dash cam footage following the collision at about 2:30 p.m. today on Wilstead
Oliver family gifting 97 years of lovingly curated history

Oliver family gifting 97 years of lovingly curated history

Dr. Leslie Oliver and his wife, Mary Jeanne, are leaving a rich culutural and historical legacy, as they prepare to move from their Aurora home that has been occupied by members of the family for almost a century
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.
COVID-19: Vaccine uptake among Canada's oldest residents higher than for flu shot

COVID-19: Vaccine uptake among Canada's oldest residents higher than for flu shot

Dr. Howard Njoo says almost nine in 10 Canadians over the age of 80 have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
York Region expands COVID-19 vaccine to all hot spots for residents, workers aged 35+

York Region expands COVID-19 vaccine to all hot spots for residents, workers aged 35+

As of Tuesday, May 4, appointments will be available for the 16 high-priority communities are in East Gwillimbury, Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan
Loon is a marvel on water, but ‘fish out of water’ on land

Loon is a marvel on water, but ‘fish out of water’ on land

Outdoors columnist shares his close encounters of a loon kind ... including narrowly eluding 'the darting dagger that flashed out' and just missed his face
Vaccination eligibility won't lower to 18+ for York Region's COVID-19 hot spots

Vaccination eligibility won't lower to 18+ for York Region's COVID-19 hot spots

Insufficient vaccine supply continues to hamper the region's ability to keep pace with provincial eligibility expansions, York Region spokesperson say
Aurora author takes readers on visual journey to Caribbean

Aurora author takes readers on visual journey to Caribbean

'One of the biggest misconceptions about travelling to the Caribbean is everybody wants to go to the beaches, but there is more than just beaches, you can explore the history of the area as well,' says Andrew King
Tips for gardeners during the month of May

Tips for gardeners during the month of May

If you have big or deep pots or planters, put some empty plastic water bottles in the bottom to take up space the roots will never get to, is among many suggestions from a master gardener